This place is closed. Do not waste your time trying to get here. There is however a magnificent view of the vineyards that’s worth the trip.

This is a beautiful little winery with great views, great wines and fantastic service. The wood fired pizzas were delicious and I particularly loved the Pinot Noir. The decked out bus/bar is a fantastic idea and the kids were entertained with the lawn games. We really enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend if you are in the area. Thanks for having us.

Not the friendliest service. Think the person serving us was stressed maybe but we were very chill and happy to wait so be nice if the stressed vibe didn't get pushed onto us. Wine was ok. (No tasting available but can purchase a wine flight paddle -. $15 for three wines) Pizza yummy. Views amazing and the bus a funky addition.

Amazing views, great wines, dog friendly, yum wood fired pizza = perfect lunch spot 👌

Enjoyed Shiraz with the best accompaniments cheese, prosciutto and salami and also the amazing view of sleeping beauty, Mount Langi Ghiran......

Great little winery to visit whilst in Ararat and have a bottle taking in the views!

Love this place. We went to have a tasting, not to stay. It has great wine, bands, view, service and pizza too. Simple but great.

Totally surprised. Unsure if we wanted to visit with my son's family. Took the risk - it was amazing. Much, much bigger than you would think. Amazing animals and habitats. Our grandchildren were captivated. A fantastic attraction - under rated and unknown?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Experience at Halls Gap Zoo From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how beautiful and welcoming this zoo is. A special shoutout to the lovely young lady at the front desk her warm smile and wonderful help set the tone for the day. The girl working in the food van was absolutely incredible friendly, efficient, and so lovely to chat with. And to the amazing keepers who guided us through the most unforgettable Rhino experience wow! Their knowledge, passion, and care for these magnificent animals made it truly magical. Getting up close and learning about the rhinos was something we’ll never forget. Halls Gap Zoo is a credit to everyone who works there. It’s not just a zoo, it’s an experience full of heart, beauty, and incredible people. Highly recommend to everyone! 🦏✨monique and Nathan

A real surprise. Was not expecting a zoo this incredible in this location. Great layout, and plenty of free range animals to get close to. The deer were hilarious and friendly. Get a few feed bags for the walk through the zoo. Also has a great playground inside.

A great little zoo with a relaxed vibe and plenty to see. Grabbed a food bag each at the entrance and had a blast feeding the friendly deer; it definitely added to the experience. The meerkats were hilarious, constantly popping up and checking us out like tine security guards. Paths are easy to follow which helped when a deer ate my map! We saw a good mix of native and exotic animals and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Halls Gap Zoo is definitely worth a visit if you're in the Grampians area.

Fantastic Zoo! We spent a solid 2–3 hours exploring the winding paths, each lined with enclosures featuring a great mix of wildlife—local favourites and international species, from tiny marsupials, monkeys🐒 or reptiles to towering Giraffe's 🦒 The entry fee might feel a bit high at first, but once you see the scale and care involved (rhinos and giraffes aren’t exactly cheap), it’s easy to understand why. Friendly deer and peacocks roam freely and are happy to be hand-fed with feed bags available for purchase. It’s a well-kept, thoughtfully laid-out zoo that makes for a great half-day outing. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

I didn’t plan on visiting the zoo whilst visiting the Grampians/Halls Gap, however I couldn’t help myself after reading the reviews. It is absolutely amazing there! The animals appear to be well looked after and loved, they all have more than suitable enclosures and then you’ve got the free roaming animals which makes it feel so different to most zoos. I would definitely make another trip here just to go to this zoo, hopefully next time I plan ahead and can try out the animal experiences. Not as many animals as mainstream zoos, however the circuit walk, being able to hand feed and get up close & personal with the roaming animals, and the fact that the animals in enclosures there seem genuinely happy makes up for that factor. Be mindful of the deer ambushing you for the feed though! 😂

Friendly and informative staff, large range of animals (rhinos and giraffes were the kids favourites). Clean and good layout to follow around. Enjoyable morning with the family.

Speechless. Incredible lookout! It's a quick stroll to the lookout, you can see the lookout from the carpark! suitable for everyone of all abilities. If you want to go for a longer walk there are some more challenging trails surrounding the platform that allow you to take in the views. It's very high up so it's very cold, bring a jacket and some warm pants! Unless it's summer of course. I could stay up there for hours just taking in the view, a must see of the Grampians!

On that rainy day, the viewing platform I had been so looking forward to visiting seemed draped in a delicate veil. Thick mist concealed the distant mountains and the horizon, turning what should have been a wide, open view into something hazy and unreal. In that moment, a touch of disappointment welled up in me, as though I had missed the chance to see the most beautiful painting. Yet, as the light rain tapped gently against the railing and the fog drifted slowly with the wind, a different kind of charm emerged—the world felt quiet and mysterious, like stepping into an unfinished ink painting. Although I wasn’t able to witness the vast and magnificent scenery I had hoped for, I could still sense the allure of nature. And perhaps it was this very incompleteness that became a new source of anticipation. In my heart, I made a quiet promise: next time, on a clear and sunny day, I will return to let this unfinished landscape find its perfect ending in my memory.

Guys, don’t miss this place! We actually planned to come for the sunrise but couldn’t make it, and still — it was absolutely beautiful. You can visit anytime of the day and it’s worth it. I’d say this is one of the best lookout points in the Grampians. It’s super easy to access, just a short two to three minute walk from the parking area, and there’s plenty of parking too. It’s also accessible for people with disabilities, which is great. Definitely one of the places I’d highly recommend!

Absolutely stunning views from this lookout across the valley! Short drive from Halls Gap through windy roads, signs will lead the way. Less than a minute walk from the car park with no steps/stairs, accessible for everyone. There’s a viewing point on the left where you look over the cliff rocks towards the dam and another lookout to the right where you can directly see the dam. There’s drop toilets by the car park too. A must see! ⛰️

This is easily a must see when visiting Geriwerd. It is very rasy to drive to, the lookout is about a 30 second walk from the carpark, is wheelchair accessible and is absolutely stunning.

One of the best and easiest lookouts in Grampians to access. No difficult climb, or hours of waking. Just a quick few steps out of the car. Accessible to most people. Stunning on a nice clear day.

The best look out at the Grampians in my opinion! It’s the other side view of Grampians then Reid’s lookout! 5th time I have been here! Still amazing!

I regret to hear that my three days stay at Hall's Gap did not meet my comfort expectations. Incompetent & arrogant is the only way I could describe the staff. Front desk guys were worst & indifferent. They never returned my calls; definitely a lack of professionalism. Misleading Information was the key factor. On the website it specifies "warm salt water" but instead we ended up with a freezing cold swimming pool, mind you this was on day two of our stay. On the first day the pool was completely locked up! My experience at the lodge was not positive therefore I won't be recommending this place.

Great location. Units had everything needed. Kitchenette, TV, basic crockery. Barely any hot water very intermittent, no cold tap required. Main bed extremely hard. Very worn towels. Staff friendly. Couldn't keep room warm as need fob in the slot, so when going for dinner heater was off. Car park close but when raining there were massive puddles around so made it difficult to get into car. Very convenient if need to be close to main street. Cafes close by.

Avoid this motel. It is dirty and run down. Our room was dirty on arrival, so we used the dirty pool while we waited for our room to be cleaned. When we entered the newly cleaned room, it smelt of body odour, the bathroom smelt of urine, the pillowcases had not been changed, the bedcovers/ doonas had not been washed for a long time, the heater for the second room was broken, and under the bed was filthy. The toilet at the pool was disgusting. The reception is mainly closed, as the person in charge is away working in the nearby cafe. The whole place needs a lot of money spent on it and maybe employ a few more people. The manager is totally out of his depth and not coping.

I stayed here with my 2 brothers and my mum, firstly when i was in the pool it was super murky and filled with particles,and smelled like cigarettes, also it gave one of my brotehrs a terrible rash on his foot , it also gave me a super dry throat and made my cough worse. Secondly the receptionist was awfull and rude when my mum was paying he crossed his fingers like it wasn’t going to work?! And he took 20-25 minutes to come and wasnt good with his phone or what he was using cause he didnt awnser,and i want to say the room was disappointing the heater was noisy and hardly worked and the table was broken the top wood was able to lift up,and the shower when i turned the knob not even alot for cold it went freezing and when. I turned hot A little bit and it was boiling and moldy where u put the soap, and i was scared to see my brothers electric blanket on his bed looked like it was gonna catch fire ,and the sheets was so dirty lucky i brang my own blankets

Be careful. I surfed the internet for accomodation in Halls Gap but, because it was cup weekend, options were limited. I came back to Pinnacle Holiday Lodge advertised through Agoda. First look I noticed the FREE CANCELLATION, this was important because were were towing a van to Horsham for our son to borrow and it was hard to confirm arrangements when you are dealing with your kids... things are subject to change ! Two days after booking my son confirmed Ellis's crossing, which is closer to Dimboola, I have a cousin in Dimboola so I cancelled the booking on line. Next morning I received confirmation of cancellation which said No Refund applied to the booking. I paided $285 on my VISA, I cancelled 48 hrs after booking and 3 days before the booking date. A % booking fee would be reasonable but to keep the $285 not so much. I rang Pinnacle who said I needed to ring Agoda. Agoda would refund but Pinnacle needed to approve the refund. Agoda said they were ringing and emailing Pinnacle to approve, Pinnacle said they were not receiving calls or emails from Agoda. Pinnacle were saying they would do every thing they could to help but failed to call or email Agoda on the addresses I sent through. After 2 days of calls back and forth Pinnacle said they were very busy ...to busy to make a call or send off an email.... not so willing to help after all! Finally it was sorted on Saturday, 3 days after cancellation. It seems that when I came back to Pinnacle Holiday Lodge on Agoda's page I clicked on a cheaper price and the condition on that cheaper price was no refund. As the FREE CANCELLATION was obvious in my initial search, the No Refund was in fine print and not clear. I'm sure I'm not the first to get caught and I wont be the last. So be careful. Pinnacle said to call them direct in future, after this example of their customer service .... I dont think so!

Location is great however that is only positive with this dirty, shabby, uncared for accommodation. Need to wash dishes used, which is fine, if there was a plug, dishcloth and tea towels provided. Bathrooms mouldy in the 4 rooms i booked, towels thin, fraying and past use by date. Toaster rusted with dirt and fluff onbread when it popped up 😬😬flickering lights, toilet didn’t flush and would have checked out but had paid in full and given attitude of owner didn’t think i would get refund. Pictures on website are so outdated i cant even imagine it ever looked like this. So disappointing and I feel so ripped off as there were many other nice places in area. No love or care given to this place - avoid

We stayed here for two nights. The kitchenette is fairly lacking in amenities (only electric frypan, no pots, chopping board, or kitchen knife. There was a bread knife but nowhere to slice your bread apart from the sink). Kitchen sponge was old as hell and quite gross. Yes, that’s what we started with when we checked in. Hairdryer in the room doesn’t work. All of the sinks need to have their taps closed super tightly or they’ll drip through the night. The pillows are pretty thin and uncomfortable too. Had to fold it to get to sleep. I can accept an old bedroom for the price range but there are many things in the room lacking in maintenance. Pretty sure you can get a better price in the area. Only good thing is the location and price for a larger room.

Was a lovely walk from our accommodation near the main street. Walking through nature and saw wallaby near the baths.There were children swimming 🏊‍♂️ and sliding down the rocks ouch !! Nice area to visit, path was smooth and then some steps 🚶‍♀️

Beautiful area 20-30 minutes walk past where Google Maps say it is which is actually the Botanic Gardens. Beautiful scenic walk that’s mostly flat and easily traverse. It was lovely to hear the water trickling as we walked along. This is well worth a visit.

Went on 2/8/25. Decent amount of water, easy hike. Parked at Botanical Gardens and was at the bath in maybe 15-20 mins

This is a picturesque 20 - 30 minute walk from the botanical gardens car park. Mainly flat but a range of surfaces so not wheelchair friendly or for those with mobility challenges. Low fitness level required. Worth the walk to the lovely Venus baths where you can cool your feet in the rock pools. Great for kids to frolick but there is an area where there is a drop off into a deep pool just off the rocks so be mindful.

Wow, such a great spot to visit, especially with kids. Heaps of fun, bring your bathers and sunscreen! Little rock slides and rock pools to play in, and a lovely walk to get there.

Was here at the end of March recently. Just a short walk starting from the botanical garden. Wonder if the creek ever gets more than a trickle of water. Some trees seem burnt from a fire not long ago.

What i liked: - very easy hike. Reasonably flat terrain, paved pathways. Suitable for small children and mopy teenagers. - plenty of side trails of varying lengths. - conveniently located in Halls Gap. What i didn't like: - way too easy a hike. We were there in 10 minutes. - it can be a bit crowded.

Dropped by here in the late afternoon. Not sure whether it wasn't opened or already closed for the day. Anyway it was worth coming and exploring the outside of the Centre.

We were lucky to have weather that was lovely, although it was a bit cool and fresh, the sun was shining. A nice fresh winter's day. The kangaroos lazying in the sun, few Emu, and a kookaburra. Its a place I will return to for more adventures, during the summertime.

All the information you need. The cafe is nice as well.There a couple of nice,easy walks

information center open, but cultural center/museum closed due to water damage(?). cafe was also closed. information center sells a number of nice and interesting souvenirs and local products. worth checking out, but probably only indeed the cultural center is open. walking through to a large grass patch after the cultural center found us a number of emus and a few kangaroos!

Cultural centre is closed. Info centre Cafe hasn't opened for years. Small giftshop. That's about it. Wetland walk is terrible and land is screaming out for Management. Wood, leaves and branches everywhere. Really disappointing as it used to be the highlight of the Grampians.

A must see/do experience whilst visiting the Grampians. The film is very entertaining with the history of the area, from many perspectives. The cafe & gift shop are a delight. Try the Lemon Myrtle Scones with a coffee.... unreal, delicious. A memorable experience.

I remember when this was being built and although it still looks good, some of the displays are getting tired, although the information is still good. Located just outside of Halls Gap you can walk or ride along well made paths. Inside is a small cafe where you can dine on fresh food and refreshments. Outside are some excellent interpretation boards that give a history of the area and the life prior to white settlement. The retail shop is extensive with lots of interesting items. There is plenty of parking under the shaded gums. The place is wheelchair friendly and in fact you can motor on your wheelchair from town to the centre. Very kid friendly with lots for the little ones to do. I would say you could spend at s minimum and hour here. There are tours available as well. Enjoy.

"MacKenzie Falls is a breathtaking 40-meter waterfall in Grampians National Park, flowing year-round. Enjoy scenic views from Bluff Lookout or tackle the steep 260-step climb to the base for an up-close experience. A must-visit attraction in Victoria, Australia."

A must see and very impressive! But be warned, so many stairs. Many many stairs. Make sure you're prepared for all the stairs... Very touristy so it can get crowded on weekends, try visit off peak if you can to make the most of it. Absolutely huge waterfall and plenty of walks around if you don't want the experience to stop! Really loved it and is a must see of the Grampians region. This place is full of surprises, can't believe Victoria has something like this!

I didn’t expect the sound to reach me before the view did. Low, steady, like breath through a canyon. Mackenzie Falls doesn’t just fall; it insists. And somehow, that insistence quieted everything else. From the Bluff lookout, the whole scene opens up. Wheelchair-accessible, it’s a place that doesn’t ask you to prove anything. You arrive, and the land receives you. There’s a bench tucked off to the side. Not marked, not famous. I watched a youngster sit there, swinging her legs, watching the water like it was telling a story only she could hear. That felt important. The mist creates its own world of ferns, moss, even the air feels different. I touched the sandstone and thought about time. Not in years, but in textures. If you go, bring something small. A thermos. A poem. Mackenzie Falls doesn’t just offer a view—it offers a conversation.

Beautiful waterfall! Done the walk to the bottom many times throughout the years and will continue to do so. The sight of it never ceases to amaze me. It’s 260 steps to walk down to the bottom, certainly worth the walk. The first part of the way consists of flat parts and stretched out wide steps whereas the last part downwards is short steep steps/staircases. The way down is easy, the way up might require a couple breaks. On the bottom you can enjoy the waterfall in its entire beauty. After it has rained it is especially huge, you might get wet just by standing nearby! There is an additional walk all you can do from the bottom of Mackenzie falls to fish falls to the right. Also a nice little walk to do ☺️ There’s signs everywhere to tell people not to swim in front of the waterfall because of the danger, however every time we visit there is still people swimming regardless. At the top near the carpark are good toilets. There is also an additional 2x lookouts at the top which look downwards to the waterfall; good for anyone unable to walk all the way down. And as per the famous sticker from my home country that has also made its way to the Mackenzie falls: Nett hier. Aber waren sie schon mal in Baden-Württemberg?

Amazing trek experience. Takes a good 15 minutes to get down to the base of the waterfalls. You can return from the view point in the middle or can go the base. What’s even exiting is you can trek further for about 30-45 minutes to reach fish falls. Moderate trekking, good to have water bottle.

The Falls are amazing, it was a good walk down the stairs, but you realise you have to walk back up them. When I got to the falls I realised it was going to be worthwhile. I went further downstream to Fish Falls, a nice walk along the water and through the bushland. I would recommend to anyone who is comfortable with rougher ground walking. Stopped on the walk up a few times, bit was a great day

Second time visiting Mackenzie falls, this time I did the lookout walk with my son and 80 year old grandma in law! She was able to walk to lookout and back no problems at all. Lots of Aussie native plants. Toilets at the start!

If you ever take a trip to Halls Gap or Grampians National Park, don't forget to visit this amazing waterfall. This was not in my list when we go there. I visited there on first week of July and the waterfall is just amazing. I thought to visit this after seeing a name board. So worth visiting. You need to take a short walk from car park and you will meet this amazing waterfall. The walk is moderately challenging as pathway may cover with small water ways. Despite that it was an easy walk. Will take around 15-30 mins. The surrounding was also so beautiful

This hiking trail is easily accessible from the car park and suitable for kids. The trail leads to a stunning waterfall located in a beautiful area. It's an ideal spot for a picnic lunch, exploring the surroundings, and continuing on with your travels. The trail is flat, without any hills to climb, and offers opportunities to spot various animals. It's especially worth visiting after heavy rainfall.

Lots of water flowing over falls...looks great! Easy undulating walk in is good.

Very easy walk for all levels of ability, relatively flat terrain. Interesting lack of running water in the rocky creek/river bed. The falls come into view and I guess depending on the rainfall will be how impressive the falls are on the day. Beautiful gully, easy walk, but if you're expecting Mc Kenzies Falls, your going to be disappointed. Still worth the photo opportunity

Visited during start of summer. Small waterfall tucked in nicely in the woods. Enjoyed the trail towards the waterfall. You can actually go very near to the waterfall. But I assume, things will be different during wet seasons. Loved the sound of the winds gushing the trees. If you are coming from Bellfield side, you have to drive past the waterfalls to reach the car park. Can be tricky, if you don’t realise because, of network connectivity issue. Better have offline maps beforehand. No toilets, ample parking spots. Trail is kids and seniors friendly. But prams might find it tricky. Include in your list if you have spare time.

Fairly easy walk; mostly flat. Can be muddy towards the end. A most unusual looking waterfall as the rock layers are very much horizontal all the way down the face.

Easy walk mostly flat ok for prams. Some areas are rocky but not a lot. Creek was dry when I went in Feb, but to my surprise I found the waterfall still flowing.

I usually don't leave bad reviews, but this was one of the worst and most upsetting experiences I have ever had whilst on holidays! The quad biking itself was fun but all was ruined for me by the owner/instructor Steve's downright nasty attitude. As a first time quad biker, I felt berated (strong word but warranted) every time I made a mistake. Every time I didn't brake hard enough, one time stopping over the designated stopping line and one time bumping (not smashing) into the person in front of me, and the two times when the bike got stuck in the mud, I felt nothing but intense frustration from him, instead of supportiveness, and was chastised, every time. Steve's behaviour may have been appropriate for reckless behaviour, but it was completely unwarranted for someone genuinely paying attention and doing every manoeuvre to the best of their ability, and even doing very well during the practices. We were just tourists and first time quad bikers wanting to have a fun time. All in all, his impatience, abrasiveness and bad-temper completely ruined what would have been a fun experience. Instead, it was one of the worst and frankly most upsetting experiences I have had in recent years. If you are considering joining them, I would recommend either catching him on a good day, or making no mistakes during your session.

My brother and I came here for a fun day out Steve was a perfect host and genuinely gave us his knowledge and experience It was genuinely the best day out we have had we arrived and was told we had book incorrectly but Steve still made room for us.

Great place to go for a trail ride! Cameron is a fantastic instructor and will give you mini lessons throughout your trail ride! The ride is suitable for riders of all levels, and a horse is selected for your skill level - plenty of chances for nice long canters! Lovely ride through the bush and gorgeous horses to ride!

Had the absolute best time at Grampians Horse Riding. Such friendly and down to earth people, felt so welcome. My horse for the ride Jasper was a perfect fit for me being a beginner. He was so calm and forgiving. The scenery was beautiful and I learned so much. I have definitely started an obsession, I need my own. Thanks so much Cameron!

Had a private tour today with Grampians horse riding centre. Definitely recommend going for a ride here! The surroundings are beautiful, and you get clear explanations about the key aspects of horse riding. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, the tour is customized to your level. The horses are well cared for! What’s great is that it’s not just about the ride, you also get to help with grooming and saddling the horses.

Fantastic! Cameron will teach you everything you need to know to be confident horse riding. We enjoyed the complementary overnight camping in the beautiful remote location the night before the ride. Highly recommend!

Such an awesome experience at Grampians Horse Riding! Cameron was amazing — we learned so much, not just about riding but also about handling challenges together as a couple. Truly unforgettable, and we’ll definitely be back next time!

Went with my partner for a two hour trail ride. Had a great time as a beginner, Cameron was informative about horses, horse riding, and the local area. If you've the time and are in the area, definitely give it a go. Can't go wrong.

This is more than just your average trail riding centre. If you enjoy well educated quality horses then this is for you. Safety is always a priority but balanced with fun engaging exercises. Cameron respects his horses and expects you to do the same. He has a wealth of equine knowledge to offer if you're willing to be educated and is not afraid to keep you in check or alternatively allow you to ride ahead if capable. The scenery is magic and you will come away refreshed and more confident in your skills. We had a group of four riders from absolute beginner to rusty old keen 'wanna be' and all thoroughly beamed after our ride! Can't wait to have the privilege to ride with you again Cameron. Good luck with those non equine ventures and hope you have recovered from those renovation induced injuries;).

Magnificent day here with a group of fellow painters. Ros' prolific work outstanding and this gallery is certainly a "don't miss". Beautiful surrounding gardens and great hospitality.

Such a lovely studio set in a gorgeous native garden. Lovely big sheep doing the lawn mowing amoung the Grampians backdrop. A talented artist generous with her time, her work is full of colour and warmth. Do visit it's worth it.

The most talented artist in the country. Absolutely beautiful garden in the heart of the Grampian. A must see.

Never new this place excitsted, it's magical and you wouldn't know it's there. The history of the place over the years makes you wonder. Will definitely go back again on one of the open days to see the progress

I've driven past the end of this road numerous times but never on one of the few days it's open to the public. Today I was lucky enough to be heading back to Melbourne so took advantage of the open day. I'm so glad I did. It's a stunning old building that has been lovingly restored. Seeing the photos of the place before restoration really brings across how much work has gone into this. The owner was an absolute delight in his storytelling on the guided tour. The views from the tower were fantastic and because of the timing of Easter this year I was lucky to see a lot of autumn colours in the foliage. Next on the list is to actually spend the night in the apartment. That will happen one day.

This is private property, notify the owner before you go.

My goodness, this home and surrounds are just stunning. When Kevin has finished restoring the property, it will be even better than the original. His passion shows through everywhere you look. A very clever man, with a beautiful home. The history of the property is amazing. Well done Kevin. And thank you for the tour, and to be able to stay. Cheers!

Visited on a specially organised group tour. Kevin the owner, provided a most comprehensive talk on the history and renovations of the house and gardens. It was a most enjoyable excursion.

Rescued from almost certain dereliction the magnificent Narrapumelap homestead stands as an important and unique example of a French Gothic revival mansion that is said to have the tallest tower on a single story domestic structure in Australia. It’s a gracious original tower homestead circa 1873 packed with history that the owner, Kevin McIntyre has made his 40 year restoration crusade to resurrect this derelict mansion from despair. Out of shear interest and uniqueness, it was hard not to be drawn-in to the working progress of Narrapumelap. Each time, seeing something different, but more importantly, the completion of the reinstated tower roof which was destroyed by lightning more than 100 years ago. It was Kevin’s bold schoolboy dream that sparked a life’s calling that instinctively told him, saving the old mansion would consume his life. During the years, I have admired Kevin’s incredible inventiveness with a serious eye for detail; coupled with a restoration recipe, “Modo fac” a Latin motto broadly translated to “Just do it” that has seen the homestead to successful completion. On each visit, I had the great privilege of staying in the servant’s quarters that he skilfully adapted to accommodate comfortable bed and breakfast facilities, but more importantly, sharing Kevin’s great passion, huge knowledge and his friendship. Thank you dearly, Chris Wilmar

It was a fantastic experience to stay in this unique history house. My partner and I loved the place. Thanks to the owner Kelvin. The tour that he provided was amazing and informative! Narramelap becomes one of my favourite heritage houses with great rich history. Strongly recommended for those who are interested in heritage buildings. It is never wrong to give it a try!

Fairly easy 1.2km hike with very minimal stairs, mostly path. Quite pebbly so watch your ankles. View from the top was amazing! It would be even better in the PM given the sun's position

A quick stroll, easy walk. Beautiful vistas and lovely bush to walk through. A must when in Dunkeld. Even spotted orchids. Do it!

A relatively short and easy hike that offers great views toward Mount Sturgeon (south) and Mount Abrupt (North) as well as the surrounding farmland. Highly recommended

Drive up a short dirt road to reach the parking area, which has sufficient space and a single picnic table (not suited for caravans). Fairly easy and pretty walk to the top - about 2,5 kms return (straight up and back). Great views of Mt Abrubt along the way and from the top as well as surrounding farm lands. If you walk a little further around, you can also see Mt Sturgeon from the top, but be careful as there isn't a clear path.

Easy uphill walk when it's not too hot and the path is not too muddy. Walking through after a rainy day was pleasant and you could smell eucalyptus along the way. A breathtaking and panoramic view with many photo moments.

This is a great hike for families with relatively young kids. It takes approximately an hour for the round trip. Definitely recommend. However, it's better to avoid on rainy days. Thanks.

A great hike for those short on time or who don't want a massive climb. Great sunset views of Mt Sturgeon. Would be a great sunrise hike too for the views of Mt Abrupt.

Good spot to walk the dogs on leash if visiting Dunkeld. It has multiple wooden bridges to walk across the pond, kangaroos and ducks. Only removing a star because it's not really a collection of the world's trees as promised - that claim is a bit far fetched. Lovely place nonetheless and worth the visit especially if you need a place to walk the dog!

A little underwelming. I wouldnt call it botanical gardens, more a park. But nice all the same. Worth a stroll.

Good place to visit. Finding parking lot might be a little tricky. Very easy walk and just big plain field for you to explore. There's a couple of historical stuff that you can check while you're there. Worth a drop by.

Lovely walk around the lake. Plenty of birds and kangaroos. Lots of big old trees. I would have appreciated if the gum trees were identified also.

Lovely for a walk some of the trees were flowering, so was a great time to go. Very peaceful.

What a little hidden gem. This place is best explored by foot. Beautiful trees, wildlife and backdrop of Mount Sturgeon. I would love to see this place in spring

Great little spot for a walk. Water is very low though. Unfortunately.

Wonderful hike with stunning views. Easy to medium level of difficulty. Most people will be able to reach the summit, if you take your time. There are a number of steps.

Southern most tip of the Grampians and just outside the township of Dunkeld. Great place to visit either as a starting point to the Grampians, or on your way to the next destination.

Beauty little hike fairly short but pretty steep you're rewarded with an unreal view from the top.

Not really enjoyable after being to the Grampians itself. The track is a bit rough and I don’t think it was worth spending all my energy to get to the top as the view is a bit disappointing.

Easy but beautiful trail Deserve to come

Lovely, manageable walk with a clear trail that city folks like us could manage. This was only partway up and the view was lovely! The rocky point in the distance is the final destination, where a man can be seen looking out. Met a native here too! 🦎 The last few photos show the view from that point

A beautiful mountain with light to difficult walking track, some are step and rocky others are flat and manageable. The views at the top are inspiring, with the sleepy town of Dunkeld down below and endless sight in the distant horizon. As my partner said, 'who want to go back to Melbourne, this is the life than spending a lifetime working in the office'. During our walk up the top we saw some very large kangaroos. An advice for your safety, these beasts can retaliate and injury you. Best if you don't move until they leave the area. This is the only mountain that has the largest grey-brown kangaroos native to this area, they're similar in size to the great red kangaroo. We did 6 years exploring the Grampians, from the 2006 bushfires to 2012. A majestic place to holiday.

This is more than worth the drive from Melbourne for a special lunch! Meant to take photos before I ate but couldn’t help myself. Amazing everything on the plates.

I stayed one night in the hotel and had dinner here. Meal was amazing, big portions, good variety to choose from, more than a pub meal but great pub prices. Also, all local produce used. The accommodation was great, clean and tidy, nicely furnished, comfortable bed and nice and quiet. Highly recommend this place.

Been here a couple of times and each time the food was excellent. Today we had the sardines and olive tapenade, croquettes. slow cooked beef brisket to perfection, onion rings where the batter was light and crispy and for desert we had the tiramisu and basque burnt cheese cake that was equally delicious. This time round they even Galivanter gin and tonic on tap that was the best G&T I’ve had in a while!

Though you might not expect it, Cavendish's unassuming Bunyip is easily the best dining experience in Victoria. All the produce is fresh, the food thoughtful, simple and constantly-changing to best make use of what is in-season and locally available. This time around we had croquettes, tempura-battered stuffed zucchini flowers, duck galentine with plum sauce, cold tomato soup, slow roasted pork shoulder with a pavlova and nougat parfait for desert. All were stellar. It's made even better by the atmosphere. Easily the least pretentious place you can experience food of this quality at. Your might be between an insufferable marketing executive and a local bowls club. Between an artist and four guys on their way back from a rabbit shoot. It's all helped along by the lovely wait staff (Hetty and Olivia, in this case). I couldn't recommend it enough and will be back in another few months.

Been planning to come here for a while. We had the chefs selection of dishes. Never had chicken liver parfait before, certainly not at a country pub, but it was delicious! The beef short ribs looked amazing and we were lucky it was one of our selections. The pick of the night was the cabbage in blue cheese sauce with peppercorns I'm presuming are from the lovely large peppercorn tree outside. Would highly recommend and definitely come back, great value for money!

This place is legendary and for good reason. We booked the chefs table lunch on Sunday and were so impressed with the quality of the food and service. Every meal was utterly divine. The exquisite mushroom and cheese croquettes, hand cured salmon, pork belly and brisket cooked to absolute perfection. And to top it off a sublime lemon tart that was really more a citrus creme brulee in tart form. The chefs table changes week to week so I can't wait to go back and try it again!

What a little gem. Amazingly friendly fun locals and staff. Roaring fire lovely flowers very clean and comfortable. Great grassy beer garden looking over a little river. Mel and the rest of the staff just lovely. Great local wine list. Food was spectacular . They put up with our bad singing and dancing. Rooms very cosy. Hope to be back soon

Access from the mount Rouse Reserve, drive to top car park (stop at picnic ground if you have a trailer). There are some steps to the top where there is a viewing platform and a park bench

Not much to say about Mount Rouse in the Victorian Western District. At the foothills there is an historic blue-stone home 'Kolor' where Dame Nellie Melba used to stay and play tennis. It's a beautiful home that forms an enduring part of Victoria's history. The passage ways are said to align in a north-south and east-west direction aligned so that they point to other extinct volcanoes in the area. It includes a dancing ballroom with a suspended floor that has a small amount of bounce to it specifically designed for hosting formal balls back in the day.

Nice views of Penshurst and surrounding plains

Fantastic Views

unfortunately it was closed when I passed by. Really like the signs and rocks outside that give an informative view on volcano’s. Though it was closed, it was worth the stop!

The centre and presentation from volunteer staff was very informative and interesting to both the young and old of our group.

Was very nice drive worth going for drive 😀 be going again

Recommend coming here to learn about volcanoes. Definitely deepened my understanding and can see bluestone everywhere I look now. Was interesting to learn about why there are volcanoes in this area. Outside display also offers information if centre is closed. Volunteers were very friendly, thank-you

Normal visit .. not worth the ticket price ! Good hospitality. In maintenance now !

This region is famous for its ancient volcanoes, and you can experience the present, from the videos played in this venue, and the past, plenty of artifacts are on the display, that are millions of years old. While in this area you may wish to drive to visit Mount Rouse, which actually is inactive volcano!!

My mum recommended I visit here on my way back from Hamilton. I had some time to fill in so I agreed (and it was next to the public toilets). I loved it! The volunteer was so helpful and I found the information, displays and interaction fabulous. I've recommended it to many people since. Well done :)

A really nice display and definitely worth the visit. The man at the desk was so friendly and informative and even gave me a tour of the place explaining all the displays and local history. Such a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much!

It has been on my to do list for years, especially being an ex employee. So glad I made the effort to go. Excellent displays, great history and very nice volunteers. If you are in this neck of the woods I highly recommend a visit.

We spent a few hours viewing all the exhibits. What a story of this icon of a company and of course it's tragic end. Brought back plenty of memories. It is worth a look at just how this business was run and then over ran. It is a good example of how an icon was built.

Easily spent 90 minutes looking around the museum that tells the story about Sir Reginald Ansett, from selling passengers oranges instead of bus tickets to work around a law to running an international airline. Love seeing the personal messages written on the staff lounge walls and thankfully saved when they closed down.

Good collection that tells the story of this once proud Australian Airline. It's definitely worth a visit if in the area. Staff are welcoming and happy to have a chat about the history. If driving from Melbourne, best currently to go up the Western Hwy via Ararat and Willaura (extra 15 mins) as the Hamilton Hwy via Lismore has a lot of roadworks and is in a state of disrepair at the moment.

The Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum is an absolute gem for anyone interested in Australian transport and aviation history. What strikes you first is the unassuming nature of the building—it's housed in the company's original aircraft hangar, relocated to the site. This historical setting adds a layer of authenticity, but from the outside, it gives little away about the treasure trove within. ​The experience is greatly enhanced by the helpful and enthusiastic staff, often dedicated volunteers, who are eager to share detailed knowledge and personal anecdotes, offering impromptu tours that bring the displays to life. Their passion makes the visit truly engaging and personal. ​Inside, the museum expertly chronicles Ansett's journey from a one-man road service to an international airline. A key highlight is the comprehensive display covering the evolution of flight attendant uniforms over the years. This vibrant collection acts as a fascinating time capsule, showcasing Australian fashion trends alongside the airline's developing brand identity. ​At the heart of the exhibit is the Studebaker, a restored car identical to the one Sir Reginald Ansett drove on his very first passenger service route. This vehicle is the tangible start of an empire and beautifully illustrates the humble beginnings of what would become a vast transport network. Other large exhibits include a Fokker Universal aircraft replica, similar to the one used on Ansett's first flight.

For an ex Ansett employee it was a trip down memory lane and a great insight into Australia's aviation history

Lovely gardens and a lot of work have been done on the bridge and garden beds. The fountain has scaffolding around it, but it will be restored to original soon. Visited in winter so not a lot of flowers. The sensory garden behind the curators cottage was very special.

Old botanical garden, very large trees as the gardens were established in 1880's these were the 4th botanical gardens in Victoria. Most trees are well labelled, and plenty of history boards.

Beautiful garden always a good place to relax or walk! Very well maintained!!!! And there were new features recently added

Beautiful small garden littel play ground for kids nice place to walk the dog let the kids ride there bicks .

After Hamilton swap meet..bought some local takeaway Chinese food..took it to the gardens. Beautiful seating spot just near the rotunda..chilled variety of birds..decided after we ate that we walked around the gardens and checked out all the trees by name. Cottage, botanical conservatory, aviary, animal enclosure (nothing in there atm) bridge over pond. A little bit of work seems to be going on..which is always good for progress. History of the park was interesting, they had monkeys at one stage...a must visit.

Impressive. The fellow who designed these gardens was also the conservator of the Melbourne botanical gardens. His influence is evident in the flowing lawns and beautiful specimen trees. Gorgeous place to wander or sit for a while. There were a few people having picnic lunch when I was there. Love that the bridge has been rebuilt like the 1920's one. The bandstand has it's history recorded and it's worth walking down the North West for the historical elements including an oak planted in 1880.

We managed to catch a terrific afternoon with Trax Big Band playing in the rotunda. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The band woke up the nearby, and substantial, flock of fruit bats who happily skwarked and jostled in the sky above the rotunda. Couldn't have scripted it better! Delightful!

An easy walk to the viewing platform from the car park. Picnic areas and shelter to relax in a lovely bush setting. The fall was flowing really well too. There's also toilets.

Lovely falls. Very accessible 2 minute walk to viewing platform. Picnic tables, bins and toilets.

Stunning rocks formations. We saw it with just a small amount of flow of water but still amazing as it dropped into a deep pool below the cliff. Upstream are tickles to explore. Well worth a visit!

The falls are fantastic. The picnic area is well maintained. As are the toilets. Well worth the stop.

Nice falls, can only be viewed from the viewing platform, no access to the bottom as steep cliff walls surround the canyon, a nice set of little rapids up above the falls about a hundred metres, you can also camp here and there are tiolets, long drops.

Excellent park and scenery. You can't get very close to the falls, but the viewing platform is a good overall vantage point.

There wsd a good amount of water flowing over the fall. Such a nice place to visit

What a great view!

Great view of the town with some history available. Shame no toilets, but you can turn a caravan around there or large vehicle

Just a beautiful place to stop and look over when you are having a spot of lunch.

Easy drive up from the town and wonderful views of Casterton and surrounds.

Great view of Casterton

Perfect view of this gorgeous country town.

Beautiful view and lovely friendly dog

The crater rim walk was stunning. Looking forward to going back for some more of the trails.

Walking the Lava Canal Walk at Budj Bim was a truly fascinating experience. I now understand why places like this hold deep spiritual significance in Aboriginal culture; witnessing how the land was formed is awe-inspiring. Nature’s power is on full display here. We were cautious while exploring the tunnel cave section, as we didn’t have a flashlight, and the rocks were slippery. There was also the chance of snakes. We stepped in a bit, but didn’t go too deep into the cave. The trail itself stretches about 6–7 km through forested terrain. You walk over rocky paths and soft, spongy plant layers that sometimes feel like there’s empty space underneath—like walking on nature’s cushion. It’s peaceful, and at times slightly challenging, but incredibly rewarding. We saw so many koalas along the way, which was absolutely heartwarming! And towards the end of the trail, a family of kangaroos appeared right in front of us. While we’re used to seeing wallabies, encountering these larger kangaroos was something else; so powerful and graceful. This walk is something I highly recommend. It’s quiet, occasionally demanding, and gives you the feeling of walking on ancient lava flows that shaped this land thousands of years ago. You can truly feel the spirit of the place in every step.

A wonderful hidden gem! Great spot for watching wildlife and enjoying the great outdoors.

Great facilities at the camp ground with hot showers and flush tolets. Fire places at all camp sites. Lots of wild life, and three walks start not far from camp ground. Recommend visiting

One of the coolest national parks in Victoria! I visited on a rainy day, and it was still stunning. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.

A hidden gem of volcanic features in western Victoria. The caves were a highlight. We did the 6.5 km lava canal walk, which was strenuous and full of interesting things to see althouh sadly we did not see koalas. Would love to go back for additional short walks and cultural options. Facilities were very good.

Extremely disappointing and very unloved. There has been no maintenance on the place for months. Do not attempt the lava canal walk with school groups or young kids. Scotch thistle and grass to hip height and at aminimum you need good shoes thick long pants long sleeve shirt. Even then our WA visitors turned backed with prickles and a snake phobia. Very unsafe and track should have been closed. I would not walk this in warm weather. A complete embarrassment for Victoria . Please clean it up or close the tracks before someone is hurt or bitten.

You pass through a campsite to go to the lake and go to the giant slide. It is fun going down. It looks steep but doesn't go fast. We used cardboards that we found on the floor close to the slide. The lookout from the top is just breathtaking. Where the river meets the oceans.

Super fun for all ages! Doesn’t go super fast but is still well worth it for the views and experience, would recommend using the cardboard or carpet pieces that are around to pick up the speed. The walk to the beach nearby is also a must do. Toilet facilities were decent.

A bit of fun with the kids. Our dog also enjoyed going down the slide too! Worth a brief stop-off if in the area. Toilet facilities available, an outdoor play area and some picnic benches and BBQs for lunch. Can combine the visit to the Giant Yambuk slide with a few walks and beach access.

Middle of nowhere here’s this giant slide right at the beach! Every one had a blast although it is one hell of a walk up the hill!

A short pit stop with multiple things to do. You have to cross the caravan park to reach here. There is a big slide (not giant) for kids to enjoy. Better to slide down with a towel or one of many used cardboards littered around the place. Nevertheless, kids enjoy it and it's difficult to get them off it. There are two short trails here: 1. Beach trail - 150 - 200 mts walk leading to the beach. 2. River mouth walk - around 500 mts walk on a stinking track leading to the river mouth. The track stinks because it's littered with dog poo and because the river is full of blue-green algae. You can access beach from the River Mouth track if you want to come back via beach. There is a nice Gazebo with BBQ facility and a small play area to keep kids busy. While there is boat access to algae infested river, there are signs for not getting in contact with the water.

A lovely serene spot! The Giant slide is lots of fun! Toilets and bbq facilities all you need for a great day out!

This was a brilliant stop, with lots to view from the top of the giant slide stairs. We were blessed to be the only ones there & having the slide to ourselves was awesome, lots of cardboard to uitalise to ensure a speedy travel down the slide. Definitely worth it, even for adults 😁😋

Me and my partner done this tour recently and it was amazing. Such an interesting time learning about the Gunditjmara country and how the Indigenous people lived. We had Ruben as our cultural guide who was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate. Thank you so much for welcoming us and sharing your history. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved our tour with Reuben today. An incredible experience for the whole family. My mind is still spinning with all the stories and information - how amazing the eels are, their life cycle and incredible migration, and the ingenuity, patience, determination, grace, wisdom and knowledge of the Gunditjmara people with their channels, nets, culture and way of life. Felt very privileged to learn from Reuben who is passionate, knowledgeable and patient. Our kids 9 and 15 were totally engaged for over 2 hours. Thanks so much for making this available, worth every cent. Will never forget it.

I did the whole day tour, it was just so amazing, information filled and eye opening. Our guide Reuben was friendly, VERY knowledgeable and shared his culture with respect, honesty and empathy. The eel tasting plate for lunch was delicious, my first time so I was a bit worried! The cafe staff are all friendly and so helpful. The souvenirs are great also, a small range but something for everyone. 110% recommend this tour and will definitely be doing this again with other friends and family.

Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre. A great place to visit. We did a 2 hour guided tour - lots of info and a walk in the area. Eel tasting platter for lunch was delicious. Good coffee too.

What a fantastic place! Highly recommended. We really enjoyed the tour & the great food. Our tour guide was excellent & very passionate. We will definitely come back someday :)

This is a wonderful and most interesting tour! We just completed the 4 hour tour which was amazing. This is so worth doing, so if you are anywhere nearby book it and you will love it if you have any interest in Australian indigenous history and culture.

Such a beautiful tour! So much history to be learned. Aunt Eileen and Lee were beautiful hosts and tour guides. They answered all of our questions. If you are in the area, be sure to book a tour before you leave town. I love this place and will be back again.

It was after hours when we visited today, but thankyou for the pre pared information packs , very much appreciated 👍

Visited the Information Center and Maritime Museum today. Great selection of souvenirs and fairly priced items. Especially liked the range on Children's books! If you're visiting Portland for the first time, make this your first stop and get some insider knowledge from the Information Officers at the center here. Very knowledgeable and warm people here. The Maritime Museum is a 30 mins attraction with a $7 ticket price. Gives a lot of information on the sailing history of the town. Was great to see Budj Bim referenced here - very reason we were visiting Portland!

4th November 2024: A 3rd look! A wander into the Museum and more information viewable than expected! Thank you to the lady at the front who explained a lot more about the Whaling and other areas of interest I saw in there. Forget about the Geology for a moment, and go and take a look at the History of the Fishing and Whaling - things have changed so much - for the better Friday 20th September 2024! An interesting reply from the young man who had no idea about Geology and Hydrogeology in the area, when I placed the review back in February this year! Hopefully the staff tomorrow will be able to provide me with a Local Portland Geology / Hydrogeology Map? Please and thank you in advance 😊 February 2024 The young man I spoke to may need to upgrade his Geological, Hydrogeology and Local Visitor's Sites for a few question's asked! All in all if you need to find the basics of the area, drop in there, otherwise take a look on other people's internet suggestions on what areas are the best to go too. You won't know if you haven't been there! 😊

Interesting facts about the local area.

Bayside Cafe inside is great. Good coffee, yummy cakes, scrumptious lunches.

A great place to visit, it should be your first port of call when you arrive in Portland. There’s a very interesting maritime museum within the centre which tells you a bit about the history of whaling and boating in the Portland area. It’s well worth the entry fee. Everyone aged 10 and up would enjoy it, whether you have an interest in maritime history or not!

You must visit if you are in Portland very helpful staff plenty of information. You could spend at least a couple hours hear looking thru the museum and watching the video footage of the making of the break wall. Have a coffee or a meal at the cafe and watch the trucks working at the port very interesting seeing the trucks unloading.

Bought tickets on the day! It's a day pass - so feel free to go on as many rides as you want on the same day. Run by very friendly volunteers and such a great way to listen to the history of the town while enjoying spectacular views of the port! The driver is very jolly and the trip was very enjoyable. We'll definitely be doing this again when we are back in town. Being able to sit on the sidelines and enjoy the views, there was something very peaceful about it 🧡

Absolutely awesome 👍 Fabulous, beautifully renovated tram Staff were amazing,friendly, knowledgeable,very accommodating. Dog friendly too,we were able to take our dog with us...(.this might change if really busy ?) The tour was informative,with humour in the narrative....all in all a very enjoyable experience. At the tram station there is a great little museum too plus a great little model railway track,featuring Thomas ..of course !!

Fantastic commentary by Peter on our trip. Great ride around well worth the trip. Loved the train sets at the museum. Was a rainy miserable day for us but still well worth the ride.

Fantastic! Great to hear about the local history while enjoying the cable tram ride.

We went to the cabletram today. Sadly it couldn't ride, because of the heavy winds, but the volunteers of the museum where so kind to our son, who was a bit dissapointed. We had a look in the museum with the small trains, saw the cable trams movie and our son could have a look around in the depot to see the tram. He loved it. Thank you so much for your kindness and making our sons day amazing!

What a wonderful, informative, welcoming team of people working together to create a truly special experience. We really enjoyed learning about Portland. I didn’t know half of the facts we were taught! Highly recommend checking this out.

The museum is quite an interesting place with some good exhibits and there is an excellent video about the cable trams o Melbourne. It is also the base for the replica cable tram tours around Portland, the trip is about 7 kilometres largely along the coast and through some parklands. Quite a lot to see and there is also commentary about the area on the journey. The tram line has quite a few stops where you can get on or off as your tickets are valid all day. We enjoyed the journey and recommend it to everyone.

This place deserves a 5 ⭐ but sadly all its buildings were closed so it didn’t quite get my full scores, that said it is an incredible light house set amongst a fabulous back drop of the most rugged rocks with the most amazing waves crashing over them… I could have sat there all day watching them ! Be sure to walk behind the lighthouse and step beyond the enclosure onto the cliff top walk for the best views - do NOT take young children out there though !

Gordon, the tour guide was fantastic and full of knowledge, with great history on the lighthouse. I would recommend a tour. The views from the top were amazing.

We decided to take it easy today so visiting another lighthouse was in order. Lots of lovely-looking buildings with beautiful scenery and old-style volcano fossils were worth the drive. Pity about wind farms spoiling the East Coast everywhere.

I went to Cape Nelson Lighthouse, and the lighthouse is beautiful! The views of the ocean and cliff-tops were stunning 😍 too!! There's a walking trail as well, which is amazing and covers a lot of ground and cliff tops. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because the toilets were locked and unavailable. Definitely recommend checking the lighthouse out. If you haven't, great history information available too.

Nice lighthouse, great views and very windy. On a good day you should be able to see whales in whale season.

Definitely worth a visit. Great land and se scapes.

Lovely area. No facilities open on weekday. Did not stay in accommodation. Visiting the lighthouse.

Great walk, kids really enjoyed it.. light shade in areas

A small elevated walk to to small jetty to see the seals. Absolutely an amazing experience. They are so playful yet so peaceful. Highly recommend!! Small Moderate walking level uphill. No access for ♿⛔

It is a tough spot to reach because it will take you 40 minutes’ walk from the car park! If you are not very fit, this is definitely going to be a challenge for you (80 minutes’ round-way hike)! The view on the way was picturesque as you can see the extremely blue South Pacific, windmills and adorable sheep! You can only see seals from a viewing point that is about 100m above and don’t expect your iPhone can take amazing photos!

So many seals! The walk to the seal colonies was also a beautiful walk. We saw 2 echidnas, 3 kangaroos, a big brown snake (be careful and wear boots with ankle coverage), tonnes of different birds and hundreds of seals! We are pretty sure we heard a wombat moving around as well.

Stuff you should know about the seal colony: 1. You can't acces it with car, there is a parking place at the end of the beach and you can leave your car there and start your walking path to the seal viewing point that is on top of the hill. 2. When you walk up to the seal colony viewing point it's really a beautiful path that is totally worth It! I can't stress that enough how beautiful it is. It will probably take you and hour or hour and a half in one way but on the way down it goes much faster but be prepared with drinks and food. 3. At the top viewing point you can see the seals playing and swimming on the beach. Binoculars are very useful here. You also might see a lot of cangoroos! I really recoomend this trip by foot!

Definitely a hike. Up and down hill, stairs, but you really warm up quickly. Beware of snakes in summer. The smell might not be friendly for all. Can't guarantee to see seals, but we enjoyed the area!

Wow. This beach is one of the best I've seen on my travels around Australia. So mesmerising and amazing to look at/hear.